Leslie is first and foremost a teacher. She assesses, applies, affirms and motivates which makes her the consummate trainer. She creates workouts using various tools for an imaginative training regime. I am 60+ years old and had no experience with weight training but in the first 6 months I dropped 15 lbs, reduced my waist size from 36 to 34, and increased my strength and muscle definition. With Leslie’s guidance these past 18 months I have moved from following a training regime to embracing permanently a life change. In short, she rocks, and I am a very grateful student. — JW Ellsworth

After a complicated pregnancy I sought Leslie’s expertise to help me lose the weight and regain my health. She exceeded my expectations of a personal trainer by creating challenging workouts that I enjoyed, tailored a realistic diet plan, and helped me incorporate healthy lifestyle changes that have benefited me and my family. Through all these efforts I lost 30 lbs and in turn gained energy to keep up with my toddler and most important, my health! — Baby Scott

Hello Leslie, I am sure you thought I forgot about you but I can never forget the woman that helped me physically. I was waiting to take another physical training test before I wrote you. I PASSED and I am so happy! I did 30 push-ups in 35 seconds, 55 sit-ups in a minute, and I ran my two miles in 19:07! Thank you for everything. — Doneice Sealy, US Army (Sent from Iraq)

Leslie is a fantastic teacher. She guides you through your workout with a firmness that will push you to find your edge and remind you of your limitations. Her passion for knowledge translates into an incredibly effective workout. She will help you realize a better physical self as you discover the gift of her guidance. — Fred & Nina

I started training with Leslie to correct a painful, degenerative hip condition brought on by years of extreme sports participation. She created a combination weight training and yoga program which has realigned the soft tissues around my hip joints. I no longer have chronic pain and can participate in the activities that I love. Leslie brings an awe-inspiring amount of practical knowledge, skill and experience to her sessions with me and her professionalism, focus, and enthusiasm continue to motivate me. She is the perfect partner in my quest for greater fitness and healing. — Sharon Skyward, R.N.

Leslie has the uncanny ability to show you how to finesse and feel your way into the true experience of a movement rather than white-knuckling it just to get through it. Leslie’s way of teaching leads to exponential gains rather than injury or building poor muscle memory. I generally don’t like to be touched or scrutinized when exercising but with Leslie I always feel she has my best interest at heart when she places an intelligent hand (or foot!) on just the right spot. — Susan Garrard

What makes Health First Fitness so unique is the individualized personalized training by Leslie. In a comfortable and well-equipped studio, Leslie has tailored my strength-training exercises to suit my lifestyle and goals. At my age (50+), I was delightfully surprised to see my upper body gradually develop muscle definition. I find myself going beyond my limit with Leslie’s positive attitude and motivation. She has inspired me to try my very best and the rewards go beyond the physical attributes. I have the utmost trust in Leslie; I feel she genuinely cares and will continue to guide me to my highest potential. — Kim Hiraki